High-Quality Classical Fiction, No Transmigration or Rebirth 高质量，纯古文（不要穿越不要重生）

1. 151 姝 Her Beauty Is Hard to Resist! The Dali Temple Chief Is as Fierce as a Wolf 姝色难逃！大理寺卿他如狼似虎 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance611k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Resilient Fallen Noblewoman × Stern, Devoted Minister of the Court of Judicial Review] [Historical Romance + Devoted Couple + Sweet Romance + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Pining] [Male Lead’s Perspective: Long-Laid Plans; Female Lead’s Perspective: Each Gets What They Need] Meng Yunzhi, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, was famous in Luojing for her graceful beauty, with glossy dark hair and a slender, delicate figure. She was engaged to a young master of the Qi family. Once he 18.2kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
2. 152 我 My Husband Holds Power over the Court, and My Mother Rules the Inner Palace 我夫权倾朝野，我娘宠冠后宫 Xiao Wan萧绾Ancient Romance272k WordsCompleted [Pure Historical Romance + Sweet Romance + Court Intrigue] Everyone says Princess Jin Jia was pampered from childhood, treasured like royalty, yet she's just a pretty but useless ornament? Zhao Yining doesn't care. She wraps herself in sheepskin, plays the pig to eat the tiger, and just keeps grinding! Her fiancé wants to run away? Don't let the door hit you on the way out. A sleazy man wants to get close? Get lost as far away as possible. She can dodge open attacks and fend off hidden arrows. A 2.4kReads8.9Score231Shelves
3. 153 锦 A Match Made in Splendor, Her Beauty Rules the World 锦绣良缘之男颜倾天下 Su Ang苏盎Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted Shen Heng was an unremarkable young lady among the official families of Shangjing. Aside from her somewhat striking looks, the one thing that made people take notice was her “remarkable achievement” of being jilted by the Prime Minister’s legitimate son. 3.7kReads9.7Score586Shelves
4. 154 世 The Heir's Everyday Life of Spoiling His Wife 世子爷养妻日常 The Mountains Are Nowhere to Be Seen山山不见Ancient Romance818k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, sweet romance, feel-good power fantasy, both leads have been faithful) Song Qianlan is the eldest legitimate daughter of the prime minister’s household. Ordered by imperial decree to marry the heir of the Duke of Dingguo, all she wants is a respectful marriage and a peaceful life. Xie Yan is the heir of the Duke of Dingguo. Married by imperial decree, he has just one request of his wife: behave herself and keep out of trouble. With their mutual understanding that the 21.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves

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   The story opens with their wedding, where the male and female leads maintain a respectful but distant attitude towards each other—well, it's their first time, so it feels like they're completing a task. The male lead, after cleaning up, politely but aloofly says, "Sorry, my apologies." The whole thing is very sweet.

5. 155 解 Sheathing the Armor 解甲 Eight Strips Watch the Snow八条看雪Ancient Romance829k WordsCompleted “Legend has it that the sharpest weapon in this world is called Disarm. Born from the unwavering devotion of two people in love, it can break down anyone's defenses.” 825Reads9.2Score230Shelves
6. 156 溺 Spoiled Until She’s Addicted: The Sweet Farmhouse Beauty 溺宠成瘾：农门娇妃很甜人 Nine-Colored Rabbit九色兔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The prettiest little flower in Yunxi Town married Jun, the madman, a giant of a man. Everyone craned their necks, waiting for a laugh. They said he was poor and vicious, and that the little flower would surely end up bruised, battered, and starved until she was sickly and pale. Instead, she grew more radiant by the day under his doting care. One day, Chu Wanqiu looked at her husband with tearful eyes. “Everyone says you’ll hit me. I’m so scared.” Jun Mochen immediately pulled her into his arms a 706Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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   They are all high-quality classical Chinese texts, and I love every single one of them. The first one is especially interesting; it's written in the first person [laughs]. It's the first time I've ever seen one like that, and it's very novel.

7. 157 纵 So What If You’re Reborn? 纵你重生又如何 Yao Yaoya妖幺芽Ancient Romance169k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Two powerful leads + no point in being reborn as a concubine’s daughter + face-slapping and punishing scoundrels + the male lead has a secret crush] [A cool, composed beauty with overwhelming combat prowess vs. a mysterious, bewitching prince] [One-on-one romance + happy ending + single and chaste] Her mother was the most favored legitimate princess, her uncle was the reigning emperor, her maternal grandmother was empress dowager of the realm, and her older brother 2.4kReads8.9Score309Shelves

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   These books are absolutely amazing! The second one is a newer work, hence the lower rating, but it's truly incredible.

8. 158 被 Forced to Become a Lucky Bride, I Became the Tyrannical Prince’s Darling 被迫冲喜后，成了暴戾王爷掌中娇 The Moon Behind Spring Mountains春山负月Ancient Romance803k WordsCompleted [Mad Dog Prince x Sweet Beauty, married first and fell in love later + doting husband + both are pure + face-slapping power fantasy] Shen Youying's father and brothers are falsely accused of treason. The Shen family falls into ruin overnight, and everyone keeps their distance. Even the Lu family, who had arranged a marriage with her long ago, can't wait to break off the engagement. On the day the betrothal gifts are to be exchanged, her fiance doesn't show up. Instead, a eunuch from the palace a 4.7kReads9.0Score656Shelves
9. 159 将 The General's Beloved Daughter 将军府的掌上娇 Big Niu Bao大牛宝Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted Lu Chang'an's grandmother despised her mother and took Lu Chang'an to raise herself as soon as she was born. At last, when Lu Chang'an was twelve, her grandmother sent her back to her parents. She thought the family would be reunited, but her father and mother showed affection only to her younger sister, leaving her neglected and ignored. When she was seventeen, her mother matched her with a down-and-out man whom her younger sister had turned down. Unexpectedly, after she married him, he showere 773Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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   All are classical Chinese texts, very enjoyable to read. Five-star recommendation! I finished reading them a long time ago, but I still can't stop thinking about them. 😄

10. 160 桃 Peach Blossoms Topple the River and Mountains 桃花折江山 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance712k WordsCompleted The TV drama Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the Mountains and Rivers, starring Liu Xueyi and Meng Ziyi. Zhao has a beauty named Taohua. Her fate is full of hardship, and she is married off to Wei far away. All she wants is to stay alive and climb her way up. Wei has a handsome chancellor who is ruthless and sharp-tongued, sweet on the surface but treacherous within. He cares nothing for anyone's life, so long as he gets what he wants. Taohua thinks everyone loves beautiful things. Surely he can't 395Reads9.0Score114Shelves
11. 161 姜 Jiang Yugu 姜域顾 Ningning Zi柠柠梓Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + devoted and sweet love + a gentle, proactive little princess + doting affection + mutual devotion] Jiang Sui, the seventh imperial princess of the Great Qi Dynasty, was born into a life of luxury and privilege. Bright and lively, she was simple and guileless, never hiding what was on her mind. When she was twelve, she fell in love at first sight with a young man and secretly gave him her heart. From then on, someone lived in her heart, and she kept a little secret all 6.9kReads9.2Score772Shelves
12. 162 思 The Tale of Si He 思合传 Jun Ci of Shudu蜀都的君慈Ancient Romance800k WordsCompleted She was born to an ordinary family amid the bustle of Jiangnan, spending her carefree childhood in the rhythms of everyday life. The older brother and sister who watched over her as she grew up were, in fact, lost royal descendants living incognito among the common folk. Once their origins were revealed, the family's fate was changed forever. She, too, was swept into the deep waters of the imperial palace. In the golden hall, candlelight flickered as she smiled sweetly. Every glance she cast lef 1.7kReads8.1Score140Shelves
13. 163 九 The Ninth-Rank House Servant 九品家丁 A Single Sound了了一声Historical303k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the Great Yong Dynasty, Chen Fan became the lowliest ninth-rank servant in the Su residence. He planned to earn money by selling poetry, then devote himself to training in arena swordsmanship. Once he had mastered martial arts, he would leave and make his escape. But fate had other plans. Opportunities to rise through the ranks, from eighth to seventh to fifth, came one after another. Just as he thought his hard days were over and his future was finally looking brighte 12.9kReads7.0Score937Shelves

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    Transmigrating to the Great Yong Dynasty, Chen Fan finds himself relegated to the lowest rank of a ninth-grade servant in the Su family. He initially plans to accumulate wealth by selling his poetry and prose, then dedicate himself to honing his swordsmanship in the arena, intending to escape once he has mastered the art. However, fate intervenes, and opportunities for advancement—eighth, seventh, fifth grade—follow one after another. Just when he believes his hard times are over and his future is looking bright, the Su family is unfortunately drawn into the brutal struggle for the throne among the princes. Under the cover of darkness, the patriarch orders Chen Fan to escort the Su family's young master and young mistress to the capital… This ninth-grade servant, who rose from humble beginnings, is about to stir up a storm in the court and shake the vast Great Yong Dynasty!

14. 164 太 The Crown Princess Refuses to Become Empress 太子妃拒绝封后 Rain, Dew, Frost, and Condensation雨露霜凝Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted (The rating was just posted. Angsty before it gets sweet, palace and household intrigue, a clever and capable heroine, and a husband who must win her back at any cost.) Su Wanqing was the legitimate daughter of the Su family and the Crown Prince's principal consort. After the Crown Prince ascended the throne, however, she was demoted from wife to concubine and made Consort Shu. The emperor, Wu Nanxun, grew wary of and cold toward her because of her powerful family. During six years in the palace 1kReads6.0Score105Shelves
15. 165 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance, political intrigue, two strong characters, purely classical Chinese text, no time travel or rebirth elements.

16. 166 帝 The Emperor's Lady 帝台娇 Dark Willow乌柳Ancient Romance109k WordsCompleted [Genius statesman Wei Xiao x puppet good-for-nothing empress Jing Ning] [Long-laid plans + raising her + a match made in heaven + political scheming] 1, Wei Xiao, the Left Chancellor who holds the court in the palm of his hand, is a traitor everyone curses but no one dares to strike. People say he has coveted the realm of Jing Ning, the useless emperor, for a long time. Hearing this, Wei Xiao closed his memorial and pressed his long fingers to his brow. “They’re not entirely wrong. I have indeed 380Reads8.7Score—Shelves
17. 167 病 The Sickly Crown Prince's Darling 病娇太子的掌中欢 Commander Fu傅司令Ancient Romance681k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan is a famously delicate beauty. She can't stand the cold or heat, wind or rain. She gasps for breath every few steps and coughs every few more. Her mother died young, her father disdains her, and after her fiancé breaks off their engagement, no one is willing to marry her. Then The Crown Prince, Fu Yunzhou, takes this fragile flower into the Eastern Palace. * Rumor has it that Crown Prince Fu Yunzhou is violent, avoids women, and loves nothing more than killing. When Shen Qinghuan m 9.5kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
18. 168 大 A Guide to Raising a Proper Young Lady 大家闺秀的养成手册 Lan Zhui浨追Ancient Romance379k WordsOngoing From the daughter of a county-level successful candidate in the imperial examinations, to the daughter of the capital’s top candidate, and finally to a young lady praised by everyone, Shen Yunjin spent four whole years learning etiquette, music, chess, calligraphy and painting, social graces, tea ceremony, incense arts, and… Every time she opened her eyes, it was time to study… Well, if studying was what it took, Shen Yunjin would walk this path of becoming a proper young lady all the way to the 28Reads—Score112Shelves

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    New author seeking readers' attention.

19. 169 大 The Dali Temple Vice Minister’s Two-Faced Husband 大理寺少卿的双面夫君 Yan Tan Qian Ye言覃浅野Ancient Romance492k WordsOngoing [A couple who start out hating each other and become truly devoted] [Mystery and deduction] [Historical romance] [Clever heroine] [Scheming hero] [The story opens with a political plotline] [The individual cases begin in Chapter Five] Cheng Wanrou, an Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, is married off by the emperor to Xiao Qingyuan, the Censor-in-Chief. Since they are pawns in the emperor's power struggle, they can't stand one another at first. Cheng Wanrou always assumes Xiao Q 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure classical Chinese text, no time travel or system.

20. 170 威 My Mighty Husband: Little Wife, Please Let Me Go 威武夫君：小娘子求放过 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted The story of a sweet, gentle young wife and her mighty husband. Yao Yuner never imagined she'd marry a butcher, let alone one more than ten years her senior... As the days pass, the secrets hidden behind the two of them gradually come to light. What fate awaits this couple, who have stood by each other through poverty? Two tile-roofed rooms, a little fenced courtyard, promises made beneath an apricot tree. A blood-soaked hero, a twist of fate, hands clasped together through bitter and sweet. A f 247Reads8.2Score—Shelves
21. 171 妾 I Never Meant to Marry the East Wind 妾本无心嫁东风 Better to Long for You不如相思Ancient Romance506k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; puppy-like sweetheart turns into an ice mountain, then the ice mountain turns into a lovesick puppy; win her back after losing her; male lead gets put through the wringer; male lead is a virgin; fictional setting; pure historical romance] In the second year after Fang Qingyi married into the marquis’s household, the amnesiac heir suddenly regained his old memories. He looked coldly at the unfamiliar woman beside him and asked who she was. The sincere, puppy-like s 3kReads8.9Score306Shelves

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    I'm so tired of rebirth and time-travel novels! This is a pure historical romance, the writing is excellent, and the main and supporting characters are all very distinctive!

22. 172 锁 Spring Behind Locked Doors 锁棠春 Mr. Ruan Loves Loaches爱吃泥鳅的阮先生Ancient Romance225k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Pure Historical Romance] Shen Ruotang was Crown Prince Xuan Che’s personal maid. She stayed by his side for twelve years, watching him endure the ruthless struggle for the throne. Step by step, he had risen from a master strategist and Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace to the cold, cruel emperor everyone feared. After Xuan Che ascended the throne, Shen Ruotang became the head palace maid. Everyone in the palace had to address her as Aunt Ruotang. Rumors sometimes circulated i 209Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A palace maid, who had served him since childhood, from prince to emperor—🍒 all she wanted was a peaceful retirement, to leave the palace and find a quiet place to live out her days. 🍀 But the emperor couldn't bear to part with her; she was the unforgettable love of his youth, and so she remained in the deep palace with him.

23. 173 退 After Calling Off the Engagement, I Helped the Chief Minister Topple the Court 退婚后，我帮首辅掀翻了朝堂 Every Year, Year After Year年年都有年年Ancient Romance339k WordsCompleted [Proud, strategic general's daughter Xie Zhaoning × cool, cunning chief minister Fu Huaijin] [Historical political intrigue + mutual devotion + palace and household scheming + romantic tension + a powerful team + reunion after parting + the emperor's game of chess] On the day her engagement was broken off, the Duke of Zhenguo's household was brought down overnight. Her father was framed for embezzling military funds, and Xie Zhaoning had to uphold her family's military legacy as a woman. At her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good, you can take a look.

24. 174 香 A Wife Sweet as Jade 香妻如玉 Lan Ze兰泽Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted Ningxiang never imagined she would marry an old man. But she did. And after marrying him, she just happened to meet a handsome young man. Unable to resist his charms, Ningxiang dumped the old man at home and ran off with the young man. 934Reads7.2Score100Shelves
25. 175 你 You Lost Your Memory and Broke Off Our Engagement. Why Are You Losing It Now That I'm Remarrying? 你失忆与我退婚，我改嫁你疯什么 Little White Pile白色小乌堆Ancient Romance266k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s first and only + A chaotic rivalry among the men + Regret and face-slapping] ① Everyone in Jiuzhou knows that Shen Sining and the Ninth Prince grew up together. They’re the perfect couple, envied by all. But on the eve of their wedding, the Ninth Prince loses his memory. He remembers everyone except Shen Sining, the woman he once treasured above all else. “This prince would never fall for a useless beauty like her.” “Lulu is the woman I love, the one I’ll cherish for 2.3kReads8.3Score160Shelves

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    Quite novel, recommended! ① The female lead and the Ninth Prince are childhood sweethearts. On the eve of their wedding, the Ninth Prince loses his memory. He remembers everyone except Shen Si Ning, whom he cherished dearly. "This prince will never like such a pretty face." "Lulu is the woman I love, the love of my life." Later, the Ninth Prince remembers everything, but Shen Si Ning has already become the Crown Princess. ② Jiang Yubai initially: She's just a pretty face; what does her life or death have to do with me? Later: I love her; I can't live without her. (Note: The male lead is not the Ninth Prince.)

26. 176 贵 Noble Lady Qinghe 贵女清和 Goji Berry Sprouts枸杞芽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Qinghe, the second daughter of the Marquis’s household, spent five years as a companion reader to a princess. When she finally returned home, she found the family in chaos. Her grandmother disliked her, the Third Branch was constantly causing trouble, and Concubine Liu was even scheming to seize the title! Her marquis father favored his concubine, and the household was a complete mess inside and out. Qinghe took advantage of the turmoil and managed to anger her grandmother into falling ill… Li Z 953Reads7.5Score114Shelves
27. 177 笑 Laugh at Her for Being a Widow? She's the Regent King's One Regret 笑她寡妇？可她是摄政王的意难平 White Mist白雾Ancient Romance458k WordsCompleted On their wedding night, her husband, Pei Tingning, went into the wrong room and ended up with one of the maids. Three months later, he supposedly died in battle, and she wore mourning clothes for him for three years. Then, on the anniversary of his death, she heard his warm voice through the wall, laced with mockery. That was when she learned that his supposed twin brother, Pei Tingyan, was actually her husband in disguise. He had already married the maid as his second wife. Three years of agony 993Reads6.0Score205Shelves

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    Want some of Bai Wu's new novel? The female lead was raised by the aloof second male lead, but he's initially very cold towards her. Later, she runs away and marries the original male lead. Three years later, the widowed female lead reunites with the second male lead, leading to a tumultuous love triangle! Actually, the original male lead was also deeply in love with the female lead, but he later suffers a tragic end. Unfortunately, the second male lead manages to win her over through a lot of competition! The male lead is eight years older than her and is a guiding figure; the story of the powerful bowing down is so sweet and sour – it's really captivating!!

28. 178 摆 After Escaping Her Maidservant Status, She Became Obsessed with Making Money 摆脱通房丫鬟身份后，她沉迷搞钱 Behave Yourself好好当当Ancient Romance695k WordsCompleted [Complete + no transmigration or rebirth + winning back his wife + slow-burn romance + political intrigue and business rivalry + pure-love devotees] She was a farmer’s daughter. After her father died, she was sold and became a kitchen maid in a marquis’s household. By a twist of fate, she was forced to follow the marquis’s family into exile for a heinous crime. She endured countless hardships and suffered many injuries to keep the whole family fed, all because the young marquis had made a solemn 77.1kReads9.2Score8.4kShelves
29. 179 纯 The Pure-Hearted Assassin Is Both Dotting and Flirtatious 纯情杀手他又宠又撩 Begonias of Kunming Mountain昆明山的海棠Ancient Romance175k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + one-on-one romance] A delicate, sheltered heiress vs. a cold-blooded assassin who loves money She was the darling of Jinling City, a peerless beauty admired by all. He was a powerful, aloof, and mysterious assassin. After an accident left the young woman plunging down a cliff, she never expected that the condition set by the cold-hearted, ruthless assassin reputed to be the strongest in the martial world would be... that she belong to him! 697Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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    I absolutely love this book!!! It's a pure historical romance; the male lead is a martial arts assassin, and the female lead is a wealthy young lady.

30. 180 被 After Being Cast Aside, I Tore Apart the Marquis's Household and Remarried a War God 被休后，我手撕侯府二嫁战神 Shan Nian Feng Bai山棯封柏Ancient Romance120k WordsOngoing I had just given birth to a daughter and finished my confinement when the Marquis of Jingbian’s household shoved me onto a carriage bound for a political marriage. They said the princess was too precious to marry far away, and that a merchant’s daughter like me was just right for the match. My husband stood by and did nothing, while my parents-in-law looked on coldly. They thought a woman who had only just finished her confinement couldn’t cause much trouble. They were wrong. I, Yao Jinying, wil —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient romance novel with no time travel or rebirth elements.

31. 181 太 The Crown Prince Is Exiled, and His Lucky Maid Goes Along to Bring Him Endless Fortune 太子流放，锦鲤婢女随行超旺他 Xiao Junzi萧君子Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Farming, food, political intrigue, a pure historical romance A clever, quick-witted palace maid X a scheming, domineering, deposed crown prince Adapted under the title Rebel Li Yue is a palace maid who carries dishes in the Eastern Palace. She rarely gets to see the crown prince, the crown princess, or the noble consorts. She thinks she's the luckiest person in the palace: her master's anger never falls on her, and the head cook looks after her. She's grown plump from eating well, and feels trul 12.2kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves
32. 182 将 Aiming for the Throne: The Former Emperor’s Consort Hidden in the Dragon Bed 将谋天下：龙榻藏娇前朝妃 Two Sweet Begonias两颗甜棠Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Rekindled Romance] [Both Pure] [No Golden Finger] [The Powerful One Bows for Love] The day the army stormed the imperial capital, Su Tangwan took advantage of the chaos to flee in secret. But at the palace gates, the man who had once been betrothed to her as a child saw through her disguise. A sharp arrow trained on Su Tangwan. Hatred flooded Song Guizhou’s eyes. “Su Tangwan, if you dare run again, I’ll put an arrow through your leg.” Su Tangwan curled her lip in a cold smile. Who ha 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On the day the Shuangjie army stormed the capital, Su Tangwan escaped amidst the chaos. But at the palace gates, her identity was exposed by the man she had been betrothed to since childhood. An arrow was pointed at Su Tangwan, Song Guizhou's eyes filled with boundless hatred: "Su Tangwan, if you dare run again, I'll shoot your leg through." Su Tangwan sneered. Who taught him this ability to turn the tables? He had been her betrothed since childhood, and also the heartless man who sent her a letter of annulment, pushing her into the arms of a tyrant. She hated his heartlessness, but she didn't know he hated her even more. No one knew that he had survived a near-death experience because of his unwavering desire to marry her, only to be met with the news that she had entered the palace as a concubine. No one knew that she had once given up everything to go to the border, intending to live and die with him, only to find him sleeping in the arms of Cui Yueyao. He ascended the throne amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, yet he locked her on his imperial bed, his eyes bloodshot, frantically begging her to turn back. Su Tangwan sneered, "Song Guizhou, I shouldn't have turned back that day we met again." She was a former imperial concubine, his prisoner. Yet, it was the high and mighty emperor who knelt and begged for mercy, bowing down for love. The past, like a knife, peeled away whose deep affection? And whose obsession? Unable to love, unable to hate. What should become of her and him?

33. 183 傻 The Foolish Scholar’s Fortunate, Plump Wife 傻状元的福运胖妻 Mi Yiner弥音儿Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Flexible Setting + Cozy Farming + Everyday Family Life + Slow and Steady + Devoted Couple, No Messy Drama] A friendly reminder: This is a fictional setting, not serious historical fiction. Relax and enjoy the story, and don't overanalyze the historical details. Zhen Mier had been chubby since childhood, the fattest girl for miles around! Gu Tingzhi had been exceptionally clever since childhood, known throughout the area as a top-scorer-in-the-making. The chubby girl had never slimmed down, whi 6.9kReads9.2Score586Shelves

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    🔥🔥All Natives [Fat Village Girl x Silly Scholar] After being jilted, they're forced together, yet become a match made in heaven. [Que Shi Masterpiece][Que Shi Masterpiece] "A fat man with a silly man, a perfect match!" The whole village laughs on their wedding day. No one knows—she secretly hides candied fruit to trick him into taking his medicine, and he pretends to be silly to protect her from humiliation. Until the creditors come knocking, the seemingly foolish husband suddenly comes to his senses: "Try touching my wife!" **Two "jokes," the sweetest marriage.** (Both characters are virgins + sweet romance + farming + alternate identities)

34. 184 旧 Moonlight of Yesteryear: The Empress’s Thirteen Husbands 旧时月：女帝十三夫 Living It Up Like a Fool活着瞎胡闹Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing [Female-led + feel-good revenge story + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] “What I want is not your protection. I want the people of this realm to bow before me and pledge their allegiance...” Guan Li shakily rose to her feet. Her hands, hidden beneath her ornate sleeves, were covered in blood. She glanced back at the young imperial uncle she had killed with her own hands, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a pale blue gauze robe strode in and caught Guan Li as 153Reads—Score108Shelves

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    "What I want is not your protection, but the submission of the world..." Guan Li stood up tremblingly, her hands covered in blood beneath her gorgeous sleeves. She glanced back at the little prince she had killed with her own hands, and a clear tear rolled down her cheek. A young man in a light blue gauze robe strode in, supporting Guan Li as he turned to look at the Ninth Prince, Guan Sheng, who lay slumped on the table. "Is he dead? Or..." Guan Li stretched out her blood-stained hand, trembling slightly, "Dongfang Ji, I... I killed him." ... Synopsis: [Strong female lead + satisfying read + face-slapping + multiple couples + happy ending] "In my life, from a naive young girl to an old woman with wrinkled skin, I've had thirteen husbands. This doesn't include the one I admired... Yes, and that man who never wanted a title. I am the first female emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. It's difficult for a man to be emperor, but even more difficult for a woman. But I'm not afraid. What I fear are those men who once considered themselves superior. They feared I would value women; they feared I would take away their high positions, wealth, and glory... Yet they had no choice but to respect me, because I held everything in my hands and could control their fate." You ask me? Of these thirteen men, who did I love the most? I am the emperor, the master of this Great Sheng realm. I see no man, nor do I hold any man in my heart. If I must choose one, then it is him... Who is he? You will understand once you walk this path with me. --Empress Guan Li

35. 185 农 A Farmer's Daughter Forces a Marriage, and the Crown Prince Becomes a Live-In Son-in-Law 农女逼婚，太子被迫成了上门女婿 Baby Li Yu李渔宝宝Ancient Romance314k WordsCompleted Her father had barely died when her cousin set his sights on the family fortune, and on Taoxi. To protect both her home and herself, she decided to take in a husband. When her cousin heard and came to make a scene, Taoxi had just brought home an injured man. Seeing his savior bullied, the man kicked her cousin clear out the front gate. Taoxi’s thoughts turned. Wasn’t he the perfect candidate? Taoxi: “Do you remember what you promised me?” Man: “I do. You saved my life, miss. Just name what 45Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    [Heart] Just finished, it's great! [Heart] She saved his life, then, out of gratitude, forced him to marry her and have her baby. Unfortunately, she knew too little about childbirth positions and thought they could get pregnant just by lying down together. ... He knew, but he wouldn't tell, suffering terribly every night as he plotted his escape... He finally escaped successfully, but returned three years later because he had fallen in love with her. This time, he married her, and on their wedding night, he guided her... She finally unlocked a new way to conceive...

36. 186 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The female lead, a master of slapping faces, starts by announcing her engagement and humiliating her, drawing massive hatred from the start. Her four maids come to the rescue, instantly turning the tide and delivering an incredibly satisfying experience. On the surface, she appears to be a foolish and useless legitimate daughter, but in reality, she's a cunning and ruthless post-apocalyptic special agent and leader. [Drooling]

37. 187 我 My Childhood Friend Is a Royal Consort. What Can the Princess Do About Me? 我的竹马是驸马，公主奈我何？ Bridge of the Islet屿之桥Ancient Romance469k WordsOngoing [Pure historical romance | Reunited after years apart | Devoted, sweet romance with mutual fidelity | Ensemble coming-of-age] After their entire village was massacred, six young friends were scattered to the ends of the earth. Years later, Yun Sheng, now going by Qin Sheng, had made a life for herself in the capital. Xiao Hechen, the childhood friend she had never stopped thinking about, returned to the capital too, but fate had other plans. For the sake of his scheme, he had no choice but to m 181Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is perfect for a serious drama; the plot is very vivid!

38. 188 蓄 Long-Planned: The Chief Councilor’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 蓄谋已久：首辅大人的宠妻日常 I Am the Blooming Prosperity花开富贵本花Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted “The rating just came out, so it’ll go up later.” Sweet, delicate beauty × scheming powerful official. A marriage that turns into tooth-achingly sweet love! “The aloof beauty comes down from her pedestal of her own accord.” A spring palace painting leads to “bedroom lessons,” and the heart-fluttering moments just won’t stop! Reading guide: Both leads are virgins, happy ending, sweet romance with no angst, sugar from beginning to end! Qin Nuan married Shen Yanqing, the Chief Minister who was the 30.9kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    Qin Nuan was so overwhelmed by his kiss that she forgot to breathe, completely forgetting what she had originally intended to say. Shen Yanqing chuckled softly, "Silly girl." "Why can't you even breathe, Madam?" After saying that, he watched Qin Nuan's bewildered expression with great interest for a while, "Why aren't you saying anything?" Qin Nuan was momentarily stunned, and answered irrelevantly, "So, even Your Excellency has moments when your eyes are red."

39. 189 全 The All-Powerful Noble Daughter: She Takes on the Court and Wins Everyone's Love 全能异能嫡女：怼遍朝堂被娇宠了 Gave It a Shake, and Got Yao摇了个瑶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing Yun Nuo, a level-ten superpowered survivor of the apocalypse, opened her eyes to find herself the least favored legitimate second daughter of a marquis's household. Her scumbag father was cold, her stepmother cruel, and her legitimate older sister dreamed every day of becoming crown princess. The whole family joined forces to torment her, just waiting for her to fall to her knees and beg for mercy. Yun Nuo smiled. Even the zombie king of the apocalypse had been tricked into calling her Daddy. 3.9kReads6.7Score469Shelves
40. 190 金 The Golden Scabbard 金丝鞘 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted [Stone-faced guard x alluring, delicate princess, one-on-one, sweet romance] Qin Yi was an assassin, cold-faced and colder-hearted. Killing was more ordinary to him than eating. One day, Qin Yi received an assignment. It wasn’t to kill someone. He was ordered to protect Fuguang, the beloved princess of the empress, Ji Ning. Qin Yi found it troublesome, since all he knew how to do was kill. The first time he saw Ji Ning, Qin Yi killed someone right in front of her. His long sword rang as it left 9.3kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    Pure ancient Chinese romance, no time travel, no rebirth, no cheat codes.

41. 191 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
42. 192 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.7kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves

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    High-quality, purely classical Chinese text, no time travel, no cheat codes.

43. 193 皇 The Emperor Is a Delicate Little Wife: His Beloved Plans to Become Emperor 皇上是个小娇妻：心尖宠要当皇帝 Han Gu汉姑Ancient Romance123k WordsCompleted [Extra Sweet] The male lead appears in Chapter 5, falls for her in Chapter 6, and the two start getting sweet together in Chapter 7. At first, Manyuan only wanted to be a little county magistrate, to govern her corner of the world in peace and tranquility. Later, all she wanted was to spend her life with Li Yu. But after hitting rock bottom, she realized she still needed to hold power in her own hands. So she turned her gaze to the man on the dragon throne. The emperor 108Reads—Score161Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel, 130,000 words

44. 194 后 Tales of a Harem Struggle 后宫奋斗记 Spring Has Filled the Blossoming Branches华枝春已满Ancient Romance674k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + palace intrigue + a slow, steady love story + adorable children + devoted love later on In the sixth year of Zhengli, Qu Su, daughter of the Imperial Medical Academy's director, was ordered to enter the palace. Many years later, Qu Su had risen from Junior Lady to Noble Consort. Her children surrounded her, and her Yuyan cosmetics shops had spread throughout the land. Looking back, she saw that the man had always been protecting her from behind. Qu Su: I love you, and I love myse 17.7kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
45. 195 侯 The Marquis's Delicate Jade Beauty 侯爷的碧玉小娇妻 No Sugar in My Cream奶油不用加糖Ancient Romance204k WordsCompleted After a scheme goes awry, Li An'an, a maid, unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the child of the Marquis of Wuxuan. Their vastly different stations bring them together, and thanks to the child, as well as her kind and lovable nature, she gradually wins the heart of the lofty man. Note: This story is set in an alternate world. Please don't take the historical places and names too seriously; they're all made up by the author. 850Reads8.7Score105Shelves
46. 196 农 Everyday Ways to Prosper on the Farm 农家致富日常 Rain Falls Over Jiangnan江南雨纷纷Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + Street Stalls + A Gentle Pace + Everyday Family Life] This is a warm and cozy farming story with no outrageous villains. It's a warm, funny daily-life story about a family focused on making money. There are no villains and no golden fingers. The main characters are ordinary people without any golden fingers, and the whole family works together to build a better life, with a focus on the gentle rhythms of everyday life. At daybreak, smoke rose from the chimneys of many homes in Peach B 13kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves
47. 197 从 From Side Consort to Empress 从侧妃到皇后 Tang Tang Shui Shui L汤汤水水LAncient Romance593k WordsCompleted [Devoted romance, an official’s daughter VS a favored son of Heaven, sweet, sweet, sweet A scheming, dark-hearted man who fell in love at first sight but stubbornly refuses to admit it!] Wealth and status were what Yao Meier longed for, so she gave herself to the imperial family, where no one believed in true love. Absolute power was Qin Wang’s unchanging pursuit, so he was heartless. See how the scheming “Fox Meier” captures the cold heart of Qin Wang. The story of Emperor Jinggao’s favored Imp 1.5kReads7.0Score110Shelves
48. 198 小 A Humble Household 小门小户 Tofu Flower Fish豆花儿鱼Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted The story begins when the three-room branch of the Cheng family, born outside the main line, is forced to split from the family and driven out of the main residence. They end up in a border town, where they buy a house and land and establish themselves. Their daughter finds a happy marriage, while their son excels in the imperial examinations and enters government service. Cheng Weiniang, the Cheng family's daughter, is stunningly beautiful. The moment she appears in the border town, Wu Moya 5.6kReads8.4Score702Shelves
49. 199 许 I Pledge You the Azure Clouds and Moon, You Owe Me Blood for My Beauty 许君苍云月，还君红颜血 Silver Sun银色太阳Ancient Romance416k WordsCompleted For a hundred years, the land has been divided between north and south, and the fires of war have raged for a thousand miles. The Cangyun River cuts across the Central Plains. Southern Chu holds the fertile lands south of the river, defending itself behind natural barriers; Northern Qi commands the iron cavalry of the north and eyes the whole realm. Humanity has slaughtered its own for a hundred years, leaving rivers of blood, unaware that an even greater catastrophe is brewing in the shadows. I 15Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The two women escorting them have vastly different personalities: one is calm and intelligent, well-versed in battle reports and troop deployments, and composed in the face of adversity; the other is forthright and spirited, skilled in martial arts and fond of sparring. The group initially tests and wary of each other, but gradually builds trust. The opposing general and the mysterious female swordsman—each has their own stance and story, and beneath the surface of their conflict lies an inexplicable bond, creating a compelling sense of tension.

50. 200 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance561k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 13.1kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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    The characters in this book are three-dimensional and detailed.

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